Bunion correction
Introduction
Bunion surgery corrects the abnormal position of the big toe to improve pain.
Why would I need my bunion corrected?
1.
A painful bunion that has failed non-operative treatments including shoe wear change, bunion protectors and toe spacers
2.
Pain or deformity to the other toes that is caused by the bunion
3.
Between 80-90% of patients are satisfied with the surgery.
Risks
Although success rate for this surgery is high, some common complications are listed below.
- Recurrence or over-correction
- Stiffness or pain
- Infection or nerve injury
- Blood clots such as a deep vein thrombosis
Recovery time
2 weeks
2 weeks of elevation (please keep the foot elevated to the level of the waist or above for approximately 45 minutes out of each hour)
6 weeks
6 weeks in a dressing and a special shoe
12 weeks
A further six weeks (approximately) in a wide fitting shoe. Of note, it may take 6 months or even a year to feel the full benefit of the surgery.
